U.S. Rates of Autism, ADHD Continue to Rise: Report
2011-05-23
Study finds 1 in 6 kids now have a developmental disability, perhaps due to better diagnosisContinue Reading
Health Tip: Keep a Kid-Friendly Kitchen
2011-05-23
For starters, store cleaning products out of reachContinue Reading
Beware of 'Second-Impact Syndrome' After Concussions
2011-05-22
It can occur when athletes return to play too quickly after head injuryContinue Reading
Study Suggests Supplement May Protect Against Preeclampsia
2011-05-20
Others warn of possible side effects and urge more research before pregnant women try itContinue Reading
Home Births Jump 20 Percent in 4 Years: U.S. Report
2011-05-20
Increase follows 15-year decline; experts remain divided on safetyContinue Reading
Kids of Deployed Parents May Face Mental Health Risks
2011-05-20
Study found 10% higher chance of hospitalization for psychiatric problems in 9- to 17-year-oldsContinue Reading
Post-Partum Depression More Common in Abused Women
2011-05-19
Study in Hispanic women found domestic violence was even more predictive than history of depressionContinue Reading
New Test Detects Recent Infection With Toxoplasmosis
2011-05-19
Parasite dangerous to pregnant womenContinue Reading
Are Affluent Women More Apt to Choose C-Section?
2011-05-18
Scottish study finds equality between social classes for emergency deliveries, but not elective onesContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Urge Infant Doses for Kids' OTC Fever Relievers
2011-05-18
Would better protect those under 2 who use products like Children’s Tylenol, experts sayContinue Reading
When Pregnant Mom Smokes, Baby's DNA May Change
2011-05-18
Finding helps explain why some kids more apt to develop asthma, other diseases, study saysContinue Reading
Foreskin May Be Reservoir for HPV
2011-05-17
Study authors say this supports vaccinating boys against the virus, but experts disagreeContinue Reading
Newer Epilepsy Meds Less Likely to Cause Birth Defects: Study
2011-05-17
Low overall risk of major birth defects with first-trimester exposure, researchers findContinue Reading
Parent's Fears Deprive Some Asthmatics of Flu Shot: Study
2011-05-17
Those who shun shots also less likely to know that flu can trigger breathing ills, survey findsContinue Reading